Iran has dismissed an initial 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States, according to the state-run Fars news agency, The Hill reports.
“Iran does not accept a ceasefire,” an “informed person” told the outlet. “Basically, it is not logical to enter into such a process with those who violate the agreement.”
Pakistani officials confirmed Wednesday that the Islamic Republic had received the proposal, according to The Associated Press.
The Iranian military launched more strikes on Israel and the Persian Gulf region overnight, including an attack that sparked a massive fire at Kuwait International Airport.
Pakistani officials told the outlet that the peace plan centered on sanctions relief, civilian nuclear cooperation, missile limits, a rollback of Iran’s nuclear program and monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
It also includes opening up shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz. Since U.S.-Israeli strikes began on Feb. 28, Iran has significantly limited vessels traveling through the key passageway used to transport oil, resulting in an increase in global energy prices.
President Trump said Monday that previously threatened U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure would not occur for five days after “productive conversations” with Tehran. He also told reporters that same day that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner spoke with their Iranian counterparts on Sunday.
